Tackling substance misuse; illicit drug use is a continuing problem but there is much nurses can do to bring substance misuse into the health care mainstream
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Nursing care of people with drug abuse problems is described. A nurses duties are to reduce the harmful effects of illegal drugs and to help a patient find help if they are ready to accept that they need treatment. Information about 8 commonly abused drugs and substances, including heroin, ecstasy, cannabis and solvents are described.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Student life: the real picture
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A new curriculum and a changing mix of theory and practice mean big opportunities and even bigger challenges ahead in nurse education. This means that students can spend more time in clinical settings, a shorter common foundation programme and a portfolio that records clinical proficiencies
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Nurturing the new generation: good mentoring is an inspiration to new nurses and a natural extension of good patient care
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The usefulness of student nurse mentoring is explained and methods for planning a mentoring program are described. Mentors and students related their experiences.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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